World of the Microscope (Science & Experiments Series)
by: Corinne Stockley, Chris Oxlade
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Young microscope enthusiasts (ages 10 to 16 years) will find everything they need to know about their microscope and how to make the most of its wondrous power with this book from the Usborne Science & Experiments series. Whether they're taking their first look through the eyepiece or they're old pros, kids will be thrilled with the wealth of activities this book has to offer through its illustrated, clearly written instructions for everything from how to achieve the best lighting to how to mount and stain their own specimens.
Written by C. Oxlade & C. Stockley. 48 pages. Paperback.
Young microscope enthusiasts (ages 10 to 16 years) will find everything they need to know about their microscope and how to make the most of its wondrous power with this book from the Usborne Science & Experiments series. Whether they're taking their first look through the eyepiece or they're old pros, kids will be thrilled with the wealth of activities this book has to offer through its illustrated, clearly written instructions for everything from how to achieve the best lighting to how to mount and stain their own specimens.
Written by C. Oxlade & C. Stockley. 48 pages. Paperback.
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - great book!
this is THE book for anyone interested in exploring the world through a microscope. lots of great tips, how to use stains, even how to make a slide to hold a live ant for study without hurting him (we did it and it was awesome!) I can't recomend this book enough!
Rating: - Great for the young, even for adults
I agree with Waygat
This book is a great introduction for young minds, or for anyone who knows nothing about microscopes and the world of the very small. This little 48 page book covers everything from the history of microscope, the scale of things, how to use one, looking at cells, microorganisms, plants, insects, rocks, etc. even how to prepare your own slides, and the equipment you need. Great for the young, even for adults who know nothing about microscope and the world they reveal.
Rating: - Outstanding resource for learning to use and love a microscope
This is an excellent, albeit slim (48 pages), volume written for upper elementary/middle school students.It is intended to be used with a microscope, as it has directions about how to use a microscope (such as never lower the lens while you are looking through the microscope), suggestions for basic things to look at with a microscope (feathers, hair, etc..), and then complete instructions for looking at more complicated subjects such as cells (hoe to make a temporary mount and examine cells from your ... Read More
Rating: - Great with Microscope purchase
Makes a great add-on gift so that the person you bought the microscope for can actually get started on their way to learning.
Rating: - Science Project
THE WORLD OF THE MICROSCOPE had good information to help my daughter with her science project. The book arrived in less than 4 days.
- great book!this is THE book for anyone interested in exploring the world through a microscope. lots of great tips, how to use stains, even how to make a slide to hold a live ant for study without hurting him (we did it and it was awesome!) I can't recomend this book enough!
- Great for the young, even for adultsI agree with Waygat
This book is a great introduction for young minds, or for anyone who knows nothing about microscopes and the world of the very small. This little 48 page book covers everything from the history of microscope, the scale of things, how to use one, looking at cells, microorganisms, plants, insects, rocks, etc. even how to prepare your own slides, and the equipment you need. Great for the young, even for adults who know nothing about microscope and the world they reveal.
- Outstanding resource for learning to use and love a microscopeThis is an excellent, albeit slim (48 pages), volume written for upper elementary/middle school students.It is intended to be used with a microscope, as it has directions about how to use a microscope (such as never lower the lens while you are looking through the microscope), suggestions for basic things to look at with a microscope (feathers, hair, etc..), and then complete instructions for looking at more complicated subjects such as cells (hoe to make a temporary mount and examine cells from your ... Read More
- Great with Microscope purchaseMakes a great add-on gift so that the person you bought the microscope for can actually get started on their way to learning.
- Science ProjectTHE WORLD OF THE MICROSCOPE had good information to help my daughter with her science project. The book arrived in less than 4 days.
